slapstick in Bulgarian
slapstick in Bulgarian is клоунада, фарс — slapstick means comedy built on exaggerated physical mishaps — falls, chases, collisions and blows — rather than on words.
slapstick in Bulgarian
клоунада
Pronounced: klounada
(uncountable, comedy) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.
фарс
Pronounced: fars
(uncountable, comedy) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.
What does "slapstick" mean?
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noun Comedy built on exaggerated physical mishaps — falls, chases, collisions and blows — rather than on words.
"The film relies on pure slapstick: three men, one ladder and a flight of stairs."
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adjective Involving or characteristic of such comedy.
"A slapstick chase scene closes the second act."
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noun A device of two thin boards joined at one end, used on stage to produce a loud crack when an actor is struck without causing injury.
"The harlequin carried a slapstick and used it on everyone he met."
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slapstick in a sentence
- The film relies on pure slapstick: three men, one ladder and a flight of stairs.
- There is a difference between clever physical comedy and lazy slapstick.
- A slapstick chase scene closes the second act.
- The harlequin carried a slapstick and used it on everyone he met.
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What is "slapstick" in Bulgarian?
"slapstick" in Bulgarian is клоунада, фарс. slapstick means: Comedy built on exaggerated physical mishaps — falls, chases, collisions and blows — rather than on words.
How do you pronounce клоунада?
"slapstick" in Bulgarian is клоунада, pronounced "klounada".
How do you use "slapstick" in a sentence?
Example: "The film relies on pure slapstick: three men, one ladder and a flight of stairs." In Bulgarian, "slapstick" is клоунада, фарс.
Are there other ways to say "slapstick" in Bulgarian?
Yes — Bulgarian has 2 translations listed for "slapstick": клоунада, фарс.
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